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'A joke among men?' — When victims fall silent under doorstep and hotel lights

Why Sexual Violence Against Men Is Still Dismissed

In Mallorca, stereotypes about masculinity often lead to ridicule instead of support for male victims.

Published: April 22, 2026
'A joke among men?' — When victims fall silent under doorstep and hotel lights

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Why do some people dismiss sexual violence against men as a joke in Mallorca?

A common reason is the stereotype that men should always be able to defend themselves and therefore cannot be victims in the same way. In Mallorca, as elsewhere, that attitude can turn serious harm into a punchline and leave victims without the support they need.

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